Disability inclusion has emerged as a must-have theme for DEI-focused investors. Seeing diversity, equity and inclusion-related (DEI) themes – from gender, to ethnicity, to socioeconomic background – climb up the agendas of investors and companies alike in recent years has been heartening. Sadly, the same cannot yet be said [...]
Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round up of digital accessibility news for August. At Disability:IN we know that digital accessibility impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. If you have questions about our digital accessibility program, please contact Jeff Wissel, our Chief Accessibility Officer. Disability:IN Happenings The 2024 Disability Equality [...]
Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation: Tic Toc's Remarkable Journey Tic Toc, which is an acronym for "The Imagination Company, Tomorrow’s Original Concepts," is jubilantly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. What began in the summer of 1974 as a fraternity and sorority t-shirt company, this disability-owned business enterprise (DOBE) [...]
How disabled workers and directors drive creativity and innovation By Matt O'Grady June 26, 2024 The Great Resignation and quiet quitting may have faded as watercooler topics, but companies worldwide continue to face a severe labor crunch. The need to reduce turnover and keep workers motivated has never been [...]
2024 Equality Index Report Reveals 45% of Companies Now Publish Disability Data: Disability:IN The 2024 Disability Equality Index® report, launched at the Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, showcases notable improvements in disability inclusion practices among U.S. companies. With a 7x growth in participation since its inception, [...]
How Are Incumbents Adjusting Their Offerings to Become More Accessible? by The Fintech Times July 22, 2024 Now encapsulating a focus on societal impact and the environment, the term ‘fintech for good’ has evolved from its initial meaning of charity. But it doesn’t stop there. This July, we are on the [...]
Bender Consulting Services, Inc., Disability:IN, and former Congressman Tony Coelho, Launch Joint Effort to Increase Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities As the 34th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) approaches, Bender Consulting Services, Inc., the first Disability:IN certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE), will [...]
Disability:IN Announces the Autism Inclusion Company of the Year Award, Powered by SAP LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, announced the Autism Inclusion Company of the Year award, sponsored by SAP for the second consecutive year. This year’s winner is DXC Technology, an [...]
Disability:IN Announces 2024 Inclusion Awards with Winners in 12 Categories ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, today announced the winners of its 2024 Inclusion Awards. The annual accolade recognizes outstanding disability inclusion efforts by visionary brands and individuals from among Disability:IN’s more [...]
More companies are tracking disability data, increasing accessibility, and setting disability-focused goals, according to a new report. Workers with disabilities still face outsized obstacles, but more companies are now prioritizing visibility and accessibility in their operations. Forty-five percent of the hundreds of U.S. companies included in a new report are now including disability data [...]
